Loss of auricle

The VA rates Loss of auricle under Diagnostic Code 6207 at 10%, 30%, 50%. The minimum 10% rating requires: Deformity of one, with loss of one-third or more of the substance. The maximum 50% rating requires: Complete loss of both.

The VA rates Loss of auricle under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6207, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.87. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.

A 10% rating requires: Deformity of one, with loss of one-third or more of the substance. A 50% rating requires: Complete loss of both. The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.

Possibly. Loss of auricle maxes at 50%, which doesn't meet the single-disability TDIU threshold of 60% alone. However, if combined with other service-connected disabilities totaling 70%+ (with one at 40%+), TDIU under 38 CFR § 4.16(a) may apply. Extraschedular TDIU under § 4.16(b) is also available if the condition alone prevents work regardless of rating.

The key evidence for Loss of auricle is documentation of how the condition affects daily functioning. Treatment records showing worsening symptoms, functional limitations documented by your provider, and buddy statements describing observable impact on daily life all strengthen the claim. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional linking the current severity to service is essential for contested claims.

The C&P examiner uses a Auditory System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 6207 rating criteria. The examiner documents symptom frequency, severity, and functional impact. Bring all treatment records and describe your worst days, not your best — the VA rates on the full clinical picture across time, not a snapshot of one good day.